District 3 Council Member· 2024–2028
Becky Bogdin
Provo City
About
Becky Bogdin's platform appears to prioritize addressing issues related to the city's growth and housing market. Her campaign seems to be focused on finding solutions for these key areas impacting Provo residents.
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Campaign promises (1)
- developmentFocus on growth and housing.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 72
- Total speaking time
- 9:44:20
- Avg per meeting
- 8:07
- Segments
- 9922
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Voice summary
District 3 Council Member Becky Bogdin on the recordAI-generated · 14 meetingsCouncil Member Becky Bogdin has consistently prioritized fiscal accountability, residential land-use protection, and governmental transparency throughout her recent tenure. She frequently challenges city staff on budget allocations, zoning deviations, and the practical utility of municipal programs, often advocating for stronger developer requirements regarding ADA compliance, setbacks, and neighborhood integration. Notable legislative activity includes her vote against the 1507 S 180 E data center rezoning, her push for a dedicated grant-writing specialist to improve city funding, and her active oversight of the FY2027 budget review. Her work reflects a specific focus on protecting the character of District 3 by questioning large-scale developments like the Provo Towne Centre and advocating for BYU to limit campus expansion.
Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Franklin Neighborhood Residential Infill and Condominium Development
Impacts private property value and infrastructure demand in the Franklin Neighborhood.
West Provo Commercial Development
Millions in potential incremental property tax revenues balanced against proposed tax increment financing requests.
Hillside Development and Geologic Hazards
Development on these lots involves high engineering and geotechnical costs.
Neighborhood Traffic and Access
The new pedestrian buttons alone cost $16,000.
Student Housing and Parking Ratios at 910 North 900 East
Private investment in student housing redevelopment with potential municipal costs related to neighborhood parking enforcement.
North Timpview Entertainment Development
The project is projected to generate a net fiscal benefit of $2.3 million annually for Provo.
Rental Housing Standards
Rental dwelling license fees fund city inspection programs.
North Timpview Residential Growth
Subdivision development impacts local infrastructure and municipal service delivery costs.
Accessory Building Size Limits
The owner may face costs to relocate or demolish the structure.
Maeser Neighborhood Townhome Development
Private investment by the developer, with potential impacts on local infrastructure.
Spring Creek Neighborhood Townhome and Warehouse Projects
Brings commercial industrial growth and residential expansion to the Spring Creek area.
Tuscanel Townhomes Zone Change Update in Joaquin Neighborhood
Involves private investment and potential shifts in neighborhood property dynamics.
Conservation Easements
Conserve Utah Valley has offered to cover initial stewardship costs of approximately $10,000, requiring no direct municipal expenditure for easement setup.
Proposed Riverbottoms Residential Development
Will influence local property values and municipal utility connection fees.
Historic Home Restoration and Balcony Addition
The applicant is responsible for the costs of restoration and providing detailed architectural plans.
Historic Snow House Adaptive Reuse and Restaurant Conversion
Private commercial investment in a historic downtown property.
Workforce Housing Development
The project uses a land trust model to lower the cost of entry for workforce housing units.
Moved or seconded (37)
Motions Bogdin personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-10
bring the ordinance to the March 24, 2026 Council meeting
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-10
bring the ordinance to the March 24, 2026 Council meeting
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-10
Close the meeting
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Motion to remove auto washing/polishing from SC1 zone
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-32026-01-27
Councilor Garrett made a substitute motion to continue the item and requested that staff explore the possibility of creating exceptions to allow 24' roads for the purpose of redeve…
- movedpassed2026-01-27
formally approve the priorities under Item 4 as written, with the addition of the word “residential” as discussed
- secondedpassed 6-02026-01-13
Councilor Christensen moved to advance the ordinance as written. Councilor Bogdin seconded the motion.
- secondedpassed2025-11-11
Motion by Councilor Whipple directing staff to return to a night meeting with an ordinance to amend the Neighborhood District Map in Provo city code § 1.08.040 changing the neighbo…
- movedpassed 4-32025-11-11
ADU Intent Statement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02025-11-11
directing staff to look at potential community reinvestment project areas in other parts of the west side, namely the center street corridor and in the northwest
- movedpassed 5-22025-11-11
directing staff to change the survey area map to exclude south of Lakeview Parkway (except for properties already zoned as commercial)
- secondedpassed 5-02025-10-21
to close the meeting for the reasons stated by Mr. Millward
- secondedpassed 4-12025-10-21
not to sell the parklet
- secondedpassed 5-12025-10-07
ADU Eligibility Intent Statement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-10-07
Provo River Design Corridor Development
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-10-07
to remove the exemption
- secondedpassed 7-02025-09-23
to repeal the entirety of Section 14.30.040
- movedpassed 7-02025-09-23
Data Center Overlay Zone Recommendations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02025-09-23
that Legal determine an appropriate new title for the map
- seconded2025-09-23
to start with the Rock Canyon Park ASAP, and then start working on the design for the Lakeview Parkway Park
Decisions during term (16)
Recorded while Bogdin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Project Plan Approval for 909 W 1160 N Two-Unit Residential Development
Redevelopment Agency Budget for FY 2027
Project Plan Approval for Brighton Development Townhomes
Ordinance Text Amendment to Floodplain Management and Development Standards
***CONTINUED*** Development Services requests an Ordinance Text Amendment to Provo City Code 15.24.030 to amend the area requirement for agriculture protection areas. Citywide Application. Jessica Dahneke (801) 852-6413 jdahneke@provo.gov…
Resolution tentatively adopting a proposed budget for the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City
Concept Plan Continuance for Provo Towne Centre Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Project Plan Approval for 3-Unit Townhome Development at 895 W 2000 N
Substitute Motion to Continue 2026 Development Standards Ordinance
Ordinance Amending Provo City Code Regarding Sensitive Lands Development
Voting record (14)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Redevelopment Agency Budget for FY 2027
Resolution tentatively adopting a proposed budget for the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City
Appropriation for Economic Development Study
Councilor Garrett made a substitute motion to continue the item and requested that staff explore the possibility of creating exceptions to allow 24' roads for the purpose of redevelopment or infill.
Substitute Motion to Continue 2026 Development Standards Ordinance
Ordinance Amending Provo City Code Regarding Sensitive Lands Development
Redevelopment Agency Development Agreement with Nilson Homes
Amendment to Development Agreement for 1069 North Geneva Road
Redevelopment Agency Survey Area Designation for Lakeview Parkway
Zone Map Amendment and Development Agreement for 1050 West 100 North (Dixon Neighborhood)
Concerned about setting a precedent and changing zones where ADUs are already permitted.